Clip from the 1960, Lumet-directed version of Eugene O'Neill's Iceman Cometh. Killing pipe dreams isn't going so well as planned, alas.
Jason Robards (Hickey), Myron McCormick (Larry), Robert Redford (Parritt), Tom Pedi (Rocky), Farrell Pelly (Harry), Sorrell Booke (Hugo).
Watch out for Hickey's crazy eyes.
@PaulM678347 the direction and most of the actors in the '73 version are far superior (Robert Ryan is unbelievable as Larry, Fredric March as Harry, Jeff Bridges as Parritt, & a stunning Moses Gunn as Joe), you can rent it through Netflix (the full 4 hr version w/bonus disc w/extra material)...the only comparison is between Robards and Lee Marvin's Hickey, I actually think Marvin is better though many swear by Robards. John Frankenheimer directed and it is a true FILM, not merely a filmed play
mineheadX1 8 months ago
Amazing acting. How can this not yet be acknowledged by everybody as what it is?
Genius play.
spookyyyyyyy 1 year ago
Has anyone seen the 1973 film version? I hear it is very good and would love to try to find it.
PaulM678347 3 years ago
I saw this original Broadway production when I was about fifteen years old, around 1946. I remember sitting in the mezzanan, and not understanding one word of what they said.
I went because I wanted to see my cousin who played the part of Rocky Pioggi, the bartender in the play.. Strange, but now, about 60 years later, I finally understand the play!..
SalPedi 3 years ago